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Kia Optima vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,035

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $18,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,473

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $15,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172008
ModelOptimaOptimaRL
TrimSXSX LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,855 $36,090 $46,280
Base Invoice $25,023 $33,481 $41,560
Technology Package 4,800   3,620
SX Base Package 3,085    
Cargo net 50 50  
Universal garage door opener 350 350  
CMBS and Pax     3,800
Technology Package 4,380   3,245
SX Base Package 2,842    
Cargo net 42 42  
Universal garage door opener 291 291  
CMBS and Pax     3,407
Options (change) 8,285 400 7,420
Options (change) 7,555 333 6,652
Destination 895 895 715
Total Price $36,035 $37,385 $54,415
Total Invoice $33,473 $34,709 $48,927

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,545
Model Year201720172008
ModelOptimaOptimaRL
TrimSXSX LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine245hp I4245hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG22/31 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10630, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/680-460
Total Price$36,035$37,385$54,415
Adjustments for Features-1,175-2,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,860$35,335$54,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$33,473$34,709$48,927
Adjustments for Features-1,091-1,9030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,382$32,806$48,927
Cost Above Minimum$0$424$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RL

Model Year201720172008
ModelOptimaOptimaRL
TrimSXSX LimitedBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood trim, alternative type  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$9,015$9,890$7,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,175$2,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,091-1,9030

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172008
ModelOptimaRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in110.2 in
Length191.1 in193.6 in
Width73.2 in72.2 in
Height57.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Heated second row seats200No
Surround sound250Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Rear reading lights0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110021%
Total Not Requested405079%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested127549%
Total Not Requested132551%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%
CMBS and Pax
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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